Sheet Metal Worker at Brouillette HVAC and Sheet Metal Inc
at Brouillette HVAC and Sheet Metal Inc in East Providence, RI
About This Program
Brouillette HVAC and Sheet Metal Inc in East Providence, Rhode Island offers a five-year employer-sponsored Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. This non-union program provides paid, hands-on training within an active HVAC and sheet metal contracting operation, giving apprentices direct experience with the systems and applications they will work on throughout their careers.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct installation, custom metal forming, and the installation of commercial and residential mechanical systems. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, welding, applied math, airflow principles, and safety standards.
Upon completion, apprentices are qualified Sheet Metal Workers prepared for journeyman-level roles in HVAC contracting and construction. The HVAC focus of Brouillette's work gives apprentices especially well-rounded experience in mechanical systems, making them strong candidates for a range of positions in the trades upon graduation.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
640
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Sheet Metal Worker Career Outlook
National Median
$26.33/hr
~$54,766.4/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Sheet metal worker employment is expected to grow steadily, driven by HVAC system demand in new construction and energy-efficiency retrofits. The transition to high-efficiency systems and commercial building upgrades creates ongoing need for skilled fabricators and installers. Workers with welding and CAD skills have the strongest prospects.
What to Expect as a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
640 hours of related technical instruction (~128 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Rhode Island
Sheet Metal Workers in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers.
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